Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-191
Responsibilities of building official
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The building official shall be responsible for coordinating the housing and commercial properties code enforcement program for the City of Shelton, in conjunction with the code enforcement officer in charge of enforcing this Code, shall be under the director of inspection and compliance, who also shall be responsible for making recommendations to the board of aldermen for any changes or amendments to this Code.
Section 8-191 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances establishes the administrative structure for enforcing the city's housing and commercial properties code. Under this provision, the building official coordinates the code enforcement program alongside a designated code enforcement officer, and both operate under the director of inspection and compliance. The director also carries the responsibility of recommending any code changes or amendments to the board of aldermen.
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Under Shelton Code ch. 8, art. VIII § 8-191, the city's code enforcement program is overseen by the building official working in coordination with the code enforcement officer, both reporting to the director of inspection and compliance. Property owners and managers who receive notices or inspections related to housing or commercial property standards are generally dealing with officials operating within this chain of authority. Understanding this structure can help operators identify the correct office to contact when responding to code-related correspondence or seeking clarification on compliance requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-191 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances defines who is responsible for running the city's housing code enforcement program — namely the building official, the code enforcement officer, and the director of inspection and compliance. Tenants who believe a rental property has code violations may find it useful to know that complaints or concerns about housing conditions can generally be directed to the building official's office or the code enforcement officer operating under this framework. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shelton's local government structure can help identify the most appropriate contact point within this administrative hierarchy.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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